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Faith Franklin owns Slice of Paradise. She is also acting as the manager of the apartment complex where she lives. The owner (and regular manager), Mr. Edwards, along with his daughter Laura, and his nephew Nathan are taking a ski vacation in Utah. The apartment building has two new residents, Ana (Tatiana) Monk and her sister Tish (Leticia). Tish suffers from severe allergies and Ana does what she can to care for her. As Faith makes every effort to make them more comfortable, she gains new friends. The previous tenant, Dean Lomas, who was evicted from the apartment complex was not happy. Mr. Edwards reminded Faith to call the police if he shows up and tries to start trouble. Faith decides to hold a fund raising event at Slice of Paradise, to help raise money for Tish's treatments. At the event, Faith meets Sal, Ana and Tish’s only brother. During the event, Dean shows up and tries to start an argument. Sal steps in and escorts Dean out the door. When a pipe out front bursts, Sal goes out to help Faith try to stem the flow of water. While holding the pipe, Sal is killed. The Deputy Sheriff, Tyler Valdez focuses on Faith because it happened right out front of her store. Was Sal really the target or was he just between Faith and the murderer? Who would want to kill such a likeable guy? What is wrong with Tish? Is there a cure for her illness? What can Faith do to help the Deputy Sheriff find the murderer? Will she get any answers?
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